Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

The lake may be closed to the public, but I don't see why that should deter the Futile Four from playing here. I know the scenic location is a drawback, but since the quality of the ice is so inferior to the standard arena, that should outweigh the beauty of the environment. After all skaters will have to keep their heads down to spot patches where there is NO ice only cold, cold water. And then there's the altitude of 7040-7220, some could experience mild symptoms of altitude sickness. (Thats over 1000 feet more than the CC arena.) http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/f...ey_skating.htm

Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

Where are the regionals and finals this year? Hunting for just the wrong sheet for a hockey game was always half the fun.

What's left of the Pontiac Silverdome is still standing...

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Where are the regionals and finals this year? Hunting for just the wrong sheet for a hockey game was always half the fun.

There's a barn in Skowhegan that has a sheet of ice. I don't mean it's a barn in the figurative sense, I mean it's a barn. Don't know if there's cows or horses in there, but I'm sure we could bring some in for the games. It's a pretty rural location, but it is only a few miles from an Interstate.

Another choice would be a pond in Jackman, ME. It's a nice rural location right near the US-Canadian border. No arena (or barn) but players can get dressed in the woods. As a bonus, if it snows the players will have to clear the pond off before they play. If it's an early spring they can play water polo instead.

Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

Originally Posted by ticapnews

There's a barn in Skowhegan that has a sheet of ice. I don't mean it's a barn in the figurative sense, I mean it's a barn. Don't know if there's cows or horses in there, but I'm sure we could bring some in for the games. It's a pretty rural location, but it is only a few miles from an Interstate.

Another choice would be a pond in Jackman, ME. It's a nice rural location right near the US-Canadian border. No arena (or barn) but players can get dressed in the woods. As a bonus, if it snows the players will have to clear the pond off before they play. If it's an early spring they can play water polo instead.

Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

I agree with Vizeroo's opinion of not including CC into this group. However I would have Arizona State in the field instead of Mercyhurst since they are close in the pairwise and we have enough Atlantic Hockey teams already.
Thus, based on the PWR and avoiding conference matchups, these would be the pairings:
Group 1
Niagara vs Arizona State
Lake Superior vs RIT
Group 2
Brown vs Maine
American International vs Alaska
Group 3
UMass vs Northern Michigan
RPI vs Ferris St
Group 4
Alaska Anchorage vs Michigan St
Alabama Huntsville vs Colgate

Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

Originally Posted by RPI fan 4 life

I agree with Vizeroo's opinion of not including CC into this group. However I would have Arizona State in the field instead of Mercyhurst since they are close in the pairwise and we have enough Atlantic Hockey teams already.
Thus, based on the PWR and avoiding conference matchups, these would be the pairings:
Group 1
Niagara vs Arizona State
Lake Superior vs RIT
Group 2
Brown vs Maine
American International vs Alaska
Group 3
UMass vs Northern Michigan
RPI vs Ferris St
Group 4
Alaska Anchorage vs Michigan St
Alabama Huntsville vs Colgate

Now all we need are regional places to play...

The Pontiac Silverdome. What's left of it is still standing. And the parking lot is serving as storage for VWs bought in that emissions scandal.

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“Don't bend; don't water it down; don't try to make it logical; don't edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.”
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269/1,000 miles ran, 0/2,000 on bicycle
Next race: FUNderwear Run 5K on March 12, Irish Jig 5K on March 18.

Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

Originally Posted by ticapnews

There's a barn in Skowhegan that has a sheet of ice. I don't mean it's a barn in the figurative sense, I mean it's a barn. Don't know if there's cows or horses in there, but I'm sure we could bring some in for the games. It's a pretty rural location, but it is only a few miles from an Interstate.

Another choice would be a pond in Jackman, ME. It's a nice rural location right near the US-Canadian border. No arena (or barn) but players can get dressed in the woods. As a bonus, if it snows the players will have to clear the pond off before they play. If it's an early spring they can play water polo instead.

Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

Being slightly serious here for a minute: What about Buccaneer Arena in Urbandale, IA? It hosted the 2007 College Hockey America Championship and had a grand total of 1309 fans show up for 4 games (an average of 327/game).

Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

Originally Posted by Sean Pickett

Being slightly serious here for a minute: What about Buccaneer Arena in Urbandale, IA? It hosted the 2007 College Hockey America Championship and had a grand total of 1309 fans show up for 4 games (an average of 327/game).

Sean

Suitability for the "other tournament" is a huge con. Although we HAVE had Atlantic City nominated recently...

Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

Once again, the USCHOHRPA will be providing "coverage" of this tournament. As per tradition, we will be using CW mode only, and will be broadcasting on bands that are generally dead at their respective time of day.